- Trump threatens to revoke federal subsidies from Elon Musk’s companies amid a public feud.
- Musk dares the President to follow through, criticizing fiscal irresponsibility.
- A former ally warns Musk may seek personal revenge, deepening the political drama.
Tensions between former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk have erupted into a fiery public feud, with Trump threatening to strip federal subsidies from Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.
In response, Musk launched a pointed counterattack, urging Trump to “CUT IT ALL” and labeling the bill “debt slavery” for future generations.
Power, Debt, and Fallout: The Trump–Musk Rift That Could Shake 2026 Politics
Trump’s comments suggest a deliberate attempt to undermine Musk’s public standing by framing him as dependent on taxpayer dollars. He even hinted at launching federal reviews into Musk’s aerospace and automotive ventures through DOGE, the same department Musk once led. This shift reveals how Trump is using economic populism to paint former allies as part of a broken system.
Musk, meanwhile, has taken to social media with sharp criticism, including a viral post portraying Trump as a lying Pinocchio. While avoiding direct references, his message was clear: opposition to unchecked government spending. Musk’s libertarian leanings have only intensified since leaving the administration, pushing him closer to a political stance that defies traditional party labels.
Adding fuel to the fire, neuroscientist and former Musk confidant Philip Low has publicly warned Trump of Musk’s vengeful nature. Low, who cut ties with Musk in 2021, stated that the billionaire doesn’t forgive easily and is capable of calculated retaliation. His remarks suggest that behind Musk’s corporate façade lies a strategic operator unafraid to settle scores.
This feud comes at a pivotal moment in U.S. politics. As the Senate debates the massive spending package, and as Republicans splinter over Trump’s vision, Musk’s criticisms resonate with fiscal conservatives and younger voters skeptical of government overreach. Whether this sparks the rise of a new political faction or simply deepens the divide remains to be seen.
The Trump–Musk battle signals more than personal fallout—it reflects the growing divide between populist politics and tech-fueled libertarianism in America.
“The true test of a man’s character is not how he behaves in moments of comfort, but how he stands at times of controversy.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
